Which Animal Do You Resemble, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Since the 1940s, the Myers-Briggs personality test has been used to classify individuals based upon their traits. With each four-letter combination, a classification can let you know if you're more introverted or extroverted, more nurturing or feeling, or more perceptive than judging. However, many people believe that animals have similar personality traits to humans, and we thought it would be fun to see which animal your Myers-Briggs type makes you resemble the most.

As you paw, claw or nest your way through our questions, we are going to try to figure out your personality type and the animal that you have the most in common with. While lions love their naps and their alone time, wolves need to express themselves and belong in a pack. Sloths take their time, while squirrels are constantly on the move. Labrador retrievers care about pleasing everyone around them, while your average calico cat just wants to do her own thing.

How do you see yourself fitting into the animal kingdom? Answer our questions, and we'll let you know!

Which of these traits do you have in common with an elephant?

I have a good memory.

I have thick thighs.

I am also afraid of mice.
Peanuts are my favorite treat.

I'm close with my family.

I'm going prematurely grey.

If someone unexpectedly rang your doorbell, how would you react?

I would yell and run to the door.

I would hide.

I would peek out the window.
I would ignore them until they went away.

I would talk to them through the door.

I would invite them in for coffee or tea.

Would you rather adopt a puppy or a kitten?

I really don't want more pets.

I would love to have a new puppy.

I would rather have a pet bunny.
I would rather adopt a couple of kittens.

I would prefer an older dog.

I'd rather just visit animals at a shelter.

Which of a lion's abilities would you like to have?

I would love to be able to run that fast.

Sleeping wherever I pleased would be a bonus.

Having others be afraid of me would be cool.
I would love to be able to catch my own dinner.

I'd love to be able to defend myself with my bare hands.

I'd love to be able to hunt big game.

If you were a farmer, what kind of animals would you like to raise?

Turkeys

Alpacas

Bison
Horses

Miniature goats

Chickens

Would you say that your bark is worse than your bite?

I don't have a bark really.

My bite is worse than my bark.

I've never bitten anything.
My bark is much worse than my bite.

My bite is only bad if I mistake your finger for a tasty carrot.

I only bite.

What kind of food should dogs eat?

Dogs should eat people food.

Raw meat is the best food for dogs.

Dogs should only have canned food.
Dogs should have a balance of wet and dry food.

Dogs should eat dry kibble.

Dogs should have to hunt for their dinner.

If you had a parrot, which word or phrase would you teach it first?

Cracker

Hello

What the fork?
Boo

I'm hungry

Goodnight

Which political issue ruffles your feathers?

Taxes

I don't pay attention to politics.

Education
Healthcare

The aging infrastructure

Social services

Do you feel claustrophobic in elevators?

It makes me want to run.

I've never really thought about it.

I like the feeling of moving up and down.
If there are too many people on it, it does.

I love talking to lots of people, so no.

I just close my eyes, and it's fine.

Are you vocal about your ideas at work?

I always let people know what I'm thinking.

I prefer to talk it over with my boss in private.

I like to let my ideas brew for a while before saying anything.
If I'm excited, I blurt them out.

I like to let others do the talking.

I prefer to support other people's ideas.

If we sent you back to prehistoric times, would you be a hunter or a gatherer?

I would be a hunter.

I would die without the grocery store.

I would be a gatherer.
I would take turns hunting with my pack.

I'd just prep whatever food found its way back to me.

Does grazing out in nature count as gathering?

Which part of your body do you like the most?

My ears

My legs

My arms
My smile

My curves

My eyes

How would you rather spend a Friday evening?

Fridays are for going out with friends.

I like to have people over.

I tend to work on Fridays.
I prefer to stay at home and watch TV.

I like to go for night walks to look at stars.

I like to get in my pajamas and go to bed early.

Which animal would you consider the smartest?

Octopus

Pig

Crow
Dolphin

Chimpanzee

Blue whale

How would you rate your level of self-discipline?

I get distracted easily.

I am always on task.

I could use a few lessons.
I do the things I need to do.

As long as there's a reward at the end, I'm very focused.

I tend to forget what I'm supposed to do.

If you could work with animals, which job would you prefer?

Veterinarian

Zoo nutritionist

Lion tamer
Cattle rancher

Exotic animal trainer

Pet groomer

Are you an extravagant or frugal gift giver?

I'm a thoughtful gift giver.

I'm a frugal giver.

I do tend to get a little extravagant.
I think I'm a generous giver.

I'm frugal with people I don't know well.

I'm extravagant when it comes to my closest friends and family.

What is your favorite type of bird?

Bald eagles are great because they're majestic.

Flamingos are really funny, so I like them.

Parrots are cool because you can talk to them.
Birds kind of freak me out.

I think hummingbirds are pretty.

I like chickens because they taste good.

Which critter do you find most frightening?

Spider

Cockroach

Ladybug
Mouse

Lion

Great white shark

Do you tend to think with your heart or with your head?

I always use my brain.

I try to listen to both of them.

I listen to my stomach more.
I am all heart.

I mostly go with my heart.

I mostly go with my head.

What are you like when you first meet new people?

I'm always friendly to new people.

I'm a little reserved until I can get to know someone.

I come off as being a little shy.
I think I seem bizarre to new people.

I'm a bit aloof with new people.

I feel energized when I meet new people.

Which cartoon animal do you think is funniest?

Mickey Mouse

Pluto

Snoopy
Woodstock

Bugs Bunny

Brian

Do you enjoy working in teams?

I like working alone more.

I love leading teams.

I enjoy working in teams.
I really don't like working.

I prefer working with just a partner.

I don't care.

What do you think hippos dream about when they sleep?

How would I know?

Hippos dream about mating.

I think they dream about food.
Hippos are not smart enough to dream.

Hippos dream about other hippos.

Hippos dream about sleeping.

Would you like a week at the beach or a week in the mountains?

I would like a week at the beach.

Sign me up for a week of each.

I'll take the mountain views.
A week at a desert spa is more my style.

I like all types of nature.

I'd prefer a week in a luxury hotel.

Which of these snakes has the nicest markings?

Rattlesnake

Copperhead

Python
Anaconda

Milk snake

Monocled cobra

Why are dogs so happy all the time?

Dogs really don't know better.

Dogs are full of love.

Dogs know how to get their way.
Dogs are happy to be around others.

Dogs are fed and housed without having to work.

Dogs get to play with balls and squeaky toys all day.

How many naps do you take during the week?

I take as many naps as I can.

I rarely ever nap during the week.

I nap a couple of times a week.
I live a little between continuous naps.

I nap after every meal.

I nap when it's too hot to function.

What is a raccoon's cutest feature?

Eyes

Paws

Tail
Nose

Fluffiness

Teeny teeth

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